Dallas-Fort Worth
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11 Instagrammable places in the DFW that you didn’t know about
Enjoy this list of Instagrammable places in the DFW metroplex.
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11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, there are so many things to do in Plano, Texas. Check out 11 of our favorite activities.
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North Texans fight back against ‘racist’ redistricting
Hundreds of people testified against the redrawing of congressional maps during a hearing at the University of Texas at Arlington on Monday.
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The guerrilla campaign to save a Texas prairie from ‘silent extinction’
Students and naturalists have been sneaking onto private land to extricate threatened native plants: “This is a war between us and the developers, and nobody’s calling uncle.”
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How DFW became one of the busiest airports in the world (+ some of the coolest flights you can take)
Learn how Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has turned into one of the most popular airports in the world, both in passengers served and flights flown.
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The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp
Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.
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Explore these seven unique gems in Arlington, Texas
Here are seven unique gems in Arlington, Texas.
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7 most notorious true crime cases in DFW history
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to plenty of exciting spots, but it’s also been the scene of some of the most infamous true crime cases in the country.
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Dallas achieves unprecedented growth in pet adoptions
Dallas pet adoptions shatter adoption records with 12,261 pets finding homes in 2024 — a 41% increase from the previous year. This makes Dallas Animal Services a national leader in animal welfare.
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16 Free or super cheap things to do in North Texas this summer
Here are some activities that are free or cheap to do in the Dallas area.
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Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
From stampeding mustangs to gondola rides around a lake, learn about all the fun things to do in Irving, just a few miles northwest of Dallas.
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A pup’s review of Yardstick, Dallas’s boutique dog hotel
Yardstick has opened two locations in Dallas this year. Here’s a peek inside the boutique dog hotel and what your pup (and you) can expect during a visit.
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Where to go paddleboarding around Dallas-Fort Worth
Explore DFW on the water by going to one of these cool paddleboarding locations, many of which offer board rentals.
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‘An all-out assault:’ Texas educators stand up to Trump, Abbott attacks on public education
From President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Education Department to school voucher plans from Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas educators are standing up to a Republican war on public education.
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20 Fourth of July fireworks shows across DFW
Discover 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on or before July 4.
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Juneteenth 2025: 4K Freedom Walk and Festival in Dallas
Dallas celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with freedom walks, artist showcases, and entrepreneur events. Community festivities from June 14-19.
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‘The uncertainty has been debilitating’: DFW business owners react to THC ban
If Gov. Greg Abbott — who signed a bill in 2019 that legalized the sale of products with less than 0.3% of THC — does not veto SB 3, an $8 billion industry that includes over 8,000 small businesses and employs over 50,000 people throughout the state will be wiped out.
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Op-Ed: Tarrant County’s redistricting directly attacks Black, brown voters. We’re fighting back
I was born and raised in Precinct 1 of Tarrant County. I’ve seen our communities grow, organize, vote, and—finally—elect leaders who reflect our values, needs, and lived experiences. On June 3, 2025, I witnessed something deeply troubling.
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Get a taste of all 28 Michelin Star Restaurants in DFW
Visit these Michelin Star restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for a truly decadent dining experience.
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Dallas unveils ambitious 2025 Bike Plan for safer streets
Dallas adopts the 2025 Bike Plan to expand cycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and create safer routes for all skill levels across the city.
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Tarrant County commissioners vote 3-2 to redistrict, adopting more Republican-friendly map
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court could get a bigger conservative majority next year under a new map passed Tuesday. Republican Commissioners Manny Ramirez, Matt Krause and County Judge Tim O’Hare voted to adopt the map Tuesday. Democratic Commissioners Alisa Simmons and Roderick Miles Jr. voted against it. The map reshapes the two Democrat-controlled precincts and…
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9 places to make a splash in North Texas this summer
DFW has no shortage of impressive pools to make your summer a little cooler. Here are some of our favorite spots around the city.
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What to know about June 7 runoff elections in North Texas
Several municipal races from the May 3 election are headed to runoffs, including city council members in Dallas and Tarrant county, and the mayor in Garland.
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Denton repeals weed decriminalization mandate after legal battle with Ken Paxton
The Denton city council voted 4-3 on May 20 to repeal Proposition B, which prevents arrests and citations for up to four ounces of weed possession.
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Rainbow rundown: 9 Pride 2025 events in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is celebrating Pride 2025 in big ways. Check out these nine events from May to October that will show you that you belong.
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Dallas County Judge Urges Residents to Get Measles Vaccine
The Texas measles outbreak is slowly creeping into DFW.
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Making it in DFW: Dallas concert photographer faked it until she made it & it worked
From Greyhound buses, Costco cameras, and getting paid in beer—to photographing Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour—Madison Truscan has proven she can make it as a concert photographer in Dallas.
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New bill would trap women who want or need abortions in Texas
A bill passed in the Texas Senate allows women and their loved ones who help them get abortions — here or in another state — to be jailed and sued.
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VIDEO: LGBTQ+ Texans condemn anti-trans bills as ‘insidious attack’
Ahead of an expected vote in the Texas House, LGBTQ+ advocates denounced two bills targeting transgender Texans — part of an onslaught of more than 200 anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed this session.
